Malaria & Sickle Cell Anemia: Global Prevalence, Symptoms & Risk Factors
Malaria and Sickle Cell anaemia are both prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Malaria
- Highest burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, Middle East
- Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through female Anopheles mosquito bites
- Symptoms: fever, chills, sweats, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Can be fatal if not treated promptly
Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Inherited blood disorder
- Most common in people of African descent, also found in Middle East, Mediterranean, India
- Affects hemoglobin, oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
- Symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath, pain, swelling in hands and feet, frequent infections, delayed growth, organ damage
- Can be managed with medication, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant
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